"LocalStack was just a mess of a codebase" - very true.
I do think there's potential to semi-automatically create a compatible suite of services, but it'll require some very talented use of LLMs and some novel testing approaches. Not something I want to sign up for.
I evaluated Floci, but that has the typical issues you'd expected with freshly minted vibe code.
idk maybe AWS should create one?
I mean, if we can use "virtual-AWS", it would dramatically lower entry-barrier for devs/companies who are scared of "tales of huge aws bills" and such